Following a disappointing start to 2025, Borussia Dortmund parted ways with their manager and former midfielder, Nuri Şahin, early on Wednesday following a defeat at Bologna in the UEFA Champions League. The loss down in northern Italy marked a fourth defeat in as many games for BVB, with only one...
The UEFA Champions League group stage match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park was a great example of skill and strategy in action. Barcelona won 3-2, taking a big step towards qualification for the knockout stages, as we will see in this tactical analysis. After a...
Another exciting chapter of Der Klassiker will take place on 30 November 2024, when Borussia Dortmund will play Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga. With two of the Bundesliga's top scorers, Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy, going head to head, this game is set to be dramatic, with...
On Matchday three of this season’s new-look UEFA Champions League, the Santiago Bernabéu hosted a tantalising rematch of last year’s finale, with Real Madrid taking on Borussia Dortmund. For a team so formidable on the European stage, Carlo Ancelotti’s superstars have emerged out of the blocks with relative caution, having...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Trent Alexander-Arnold To Real Madrid Rumours are circulating that Liverpool have agreed to a free transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. In our Trent Alexander-Arnold scouting report, we explained why Arne...
Fall is officially here, which means that it is time for the new October 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis Magazine. In this month's October 2024 issue, we have an exclusive interview with Diego Merino of Carabobo FC. In addition, we have 21 in-depth articles covering La Liga, Bundesliga, Eredivisie,...
Since taking over as head coach, Nuri Şahin has initiated a rapid and profound tactical transformation at Borussia Dortmund. His vision and approach have introduced a range of build-up structures and strategies to the team, enabling flexibility and dynamism in their playing style. In this detailed tactical analysis, we will...
Pascal Groß’s transfer to Borussia Dortmund in the 2024/25 season marks an intriguing addition to Nuri Şahin's squad. As a seasoned midfielder with years of Premier League experience, Groß brings a wealth of tactical knowledge and versatility that aligns well with Şahin's approach to football. At 33, Groß may be...
As the 2024/25 Bundesliga season approaches, excitement and anticipation are building like never before. This upcoming campaign promises to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory, marked by several compelling storylines that make it a must-watch for football fans around the world. For the first time in over...
This year, Leverkusen’s strong performance under former Real Madrid and Liverpool player Xabi Alonso has been gaining a lot of attention across the globe, with Leverkusen being the hottest contender for the Bundesliga title. However, we cannot forget a traditionally strong force from Germany—Borussia Dortmund, which ranks fifth at the time...
In his first project as a football coach, Nuri Şahin is in charge of the Turkish league side Antalyaspor, which currently is in 13th place, counting 10 victories, six draws and 14 defeats in the league. In a difficult season and despite some bad results, the former Real Madrid player...
